California Walnuts
Poindexter Nut Company
5414 E. Floral Avenue
Selma, CA 93662
559-834-1555
559-834-1759 FAX
www.poindexternut.com
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Chandler Light Halves
Tulare Light Halves
Chandler Halves & Pieces
Tulare Halves & Pieces
85% or more halves
85% or more halves
Extra Light Color, 20% halves
Light Halves & Pieces
Domestic Grade, 8-12% halves
Light Color, 20% halves
Combo Halves & Pieces
Premium Grade, 10-15% halves
Combo Halves & Pieces
Domestic Grade, 8-12% halves
Walnut Piece Sizing Chart
Light 4840
Through 48/64", Over 40/64" RHS
Combo 4840
Through 48/64", Over 40/64" RHS
Light 2420
Through 24/64", Over 20/64" RHS
Combo 2420
Light 4036
Through 40/64", Over 36/64" RHS
Combo 4036
Through 40/64", Over 36/64" RHS
Light 2016
Through 20/64", Over 16/64" RHS
Combo 3632
Light 3224
Through 32/64", Over 24/64" RHS
Combo 3224
Through 36/64", Over 32/64" RHS
Through 32/64", Over 24/64" RHS
Light 1608
Light Meal
Through 16/64", Over 8/64" RHS
Through 8/64" RHS
Through 24/64", Over 20/64" RHS
Through 20/64", Over 16/64" RHS
Through 16/64", Over 8/64" RHS
Combo 1608
Combo Meal
Baker's Chop 3224
Baker's Chop 2416
Baker's Chop 1608
Baker's Chop Meal
Through 32/64", Over 24/64" RHS
Combo 2016
Light 3632
Through 36/64", Over 32/64" RHS
Through 24/64", Over 16/64" RHS
Through 16/64", Over 8/64" RHS
Through 8/64" RHS
Through 8/64" RHS
5414 East Floral Avenue, Selma, CA 93662
Ph. (559) 834-1555 Fax (559) 834-1759
www.poindexternut.com
Technical Information
Shelled Walnuts
Product Description: This product is comprised solely of clean, California grown walnut kernels, which meet the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards and inspected by the Dried Fruit and tree nuts Association (DFA).
The nuts are freshly produced from the latest crop and are processed and packaged in accordance with Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP) under sanitary conditions.
Physical Characteristics*
Size:
Please refer to sizing chart inside for available sizes
Color:
Light - Natural light walnut color. A tolerance of 15% by weight is provided for kernels darker than light.
Combination - Natural light and light amber walnut color. A tolerance of 15% by weight is provided for kernels
darker than light amber.
Baker’s Chop – Off color walnuts. There is not a set color tolerance for this grade but it generally includes over
10% darker than amber color. Product is chopped to specific piece sizes and this process removes a large amount
of the darker skins.
Flavor:
Clean, fresh walnut flavor, free from rancid, bitter, stale or other off flavors.
Shelf Life:
24 months after initial harvest under proper storage and handling.
Storage & Handling:
For maximum shelf life, store between 35-40°F
Do not store or ship with onions, garlic or other odiferous products.
Packaging:
Product is packaged in taped corrugated boxes, which contain a poly liner. Each case is identified with the
product type, color and size, as well as the name of the producer, Poindexter Nut Company, the date of
manufacture, and the net weight.
Case weights are as follows:
True Halves
22 lbs.
Halves & Pieces, 4840 size pieces
25 lbs.
All pieces smaller than 4840
30 lbs.
To ensure the highest quality product, staples are not used to seal the boxes. Special packaging, such as vacuum
packing and nitrogen flushing can be accommodated at the buyer's request.
Pasteurization:
Pasteurization to eliminate pathogens is available upon request.
Organic/Conventional Status:
100% Organic walnuts are available for most sizes and specifications. Poindexter Nut is certified by CCOF.
* Deviations in technical specification of size and color are available to customers on approval from Poindexter Nut Company. Technical assistance
is available upon request.